Instrumentation and Control Technician – Construction

We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Control Technician (Construction) to support the installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems for Oil & Gas construction projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with field instruments, cable installation, tubing, impulse lines, and control systems while ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with project specifications and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test instrumentation and control cables.
• Install field instruments including pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters, switches, gauges, and analyzers.
• Install and support control valves, on/off valves, actuators, and solenoid valves.
• Fabricate and install instrument tubing, impulse lines, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform instrument hook-up activities according to P&IDs, hook-up drawings, and isometric drawings.
• Install cable trays, conduits, junction boxes, marshalling panels, and local control panels.
• Carry out cable glanding, termination, continuity testing, insulation resistance (IR) testing, and loop checking.
• Assist in calibration, functional testing, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Support DCS, PLC, ESD, and Fire & Gas system field installations.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and other construction disciplines to complete work as per schedule.
• Maintain proper documentation of installation and testing activities.
• Follow HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems, and company safety policies at all times.
• Report installation issues and recommend corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or a related technical discipline.
•  2 or more years of experience in Oil & Gas construction projects.
• Experience in EPC, refinery, petrochemical, LNG, offshore, or gas processing facilities is preferred.
• Good understanding of instrument installation standards and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, ISA, and project specifications.

Required Technical Skills

• Installation of field instruments and control systems.
• Instrument cable laying, glanding, and termination.
• Instrument tubing and impulse line installation.
• Loop checking and commissioning support.
• Calibration using HART Communicator and multifunction calibrators.
• Testing using multimeters, insulation testers (Megger), and loop calibrators.
• Experience with:
  • Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and Level Instruments
  • Control Valves and Positioners
  • Junction Boxes (JBs)
  • DCS, PLC, ESD, and Fire & Gas Systems
  • 4–20 mA, HART, Foundation Fieldbus (preferred)
• Knowledge of cable tray and conduit installation.